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Definition
Hesitant, indecisive, or unable to make up one's mind.
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How it's used
This idiom captures the feeling of having a heart that is literally split between two choices, making it impossible to settle on one. It is used exclusively to describe a state of mind or a decision-making process, rather than describing a physical object or a person's character trait. It often implies a sense of anxiety or frustration caused by the inability to commit.
Examples
Why are you being so indecisive? Hurry up and decide.
I'm so torn between which phone to buy.
Related words
Common phrases
to be left feeling indecisive
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is generally indecisive as a personality trait, as it refers to the specific state of being torn between options in a particular situation.
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